Author(s)

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2015

Publication Source

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma

Abstract

We explored mechanisms for the relationship between traditional masculine ideologies and rape myth acceptance. We hypothesized that locus of control would serve as a mediator for victim precipitation rape myths, while negative attitudes toward women would serve as a mediator for victim masochism and victim fabrication rape myths. Using a sample of 100 male college students, the results indicated that negative attitudes toward women mediated the relationship between traditional masculine ideologies and all three types of rape myths, but locus of control did not serve as a mediator for any. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

Inclusive pages

84-101

ISBN/ISSN

1092-6771

Document Version

Postprint

Comments

This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma in January 2015.

Some differences may exist between the manuscript and the published version; as such, researchers wishing to quote directly from this resource are advised to consult the version of record.